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Army testing defenses against small, commercial UAS

During demonstrations this summer, the Army tested various counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms to address the growing threat posed by small drones.

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Carter: DOD no longer drives innovation

During remarks at George Washington University, the defense secretary said government, instead of creating groundbreaking technologies, must now keep up with the commercial sector.

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US approves sale of Global Hawks to Japan

The State Department has OK’d the possible sale of three of the high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft, to be used for ISR.

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How cyber turns networks into weapons systems

Top commanders across the military have asserted that IT networks are not just services but warfighting platforms in the new cyber domain.

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Raytheon tests help get GPS III closer to reality

The company announced the successful tests of the Launch and Checkout System and the GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System, both of which will support the launch of GPS III satellites.

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ONR seeks greater R&D for undersea intelligence

The Office of Naval Research released a special notice calling for white papers and proposals for undersea unmanned vehicle development.

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Army looking for help in defending against small UAS

In a recent solicitation, the Army asks for assistance in detecting and identifying drones of less than 20 pounds.

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For the military, the Internet of Things isn't about 'things'

It's all about culture and organization, not technical issues, retired Gen. James Cartwright said during a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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US Transcom looking for IT help with joint command

The Transportation Command is in search of various IT related tasks for the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command.

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Pentagon prepares to test its sub-hunting drone vessel

The ACTUV, developed by DARPA, is set for tests in early 2016 and could see its role expanded to other missions.

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On the battlefield, cyber is just new weapons payload

A recent report from the Center of Strategic International and Strategic Studies identifies the ways in which cyber can be used in a military context.

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DISA director: Cyber threat forced new command to evolve on the fly

Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn said the new Joint Force Headquarters for DODIN had to hit the ground running, and DISA had to wait.

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Combat Shield teams prepare aircraft for electronic warfare threats

The Air Force is testing radars and other systems to be sure they're ready for contested environments.

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Does a centralized approach help or hurt DOD cybersecurity?

Panelists at the 2015 Open Architecture Summit described the current problems with the standards, policies and strategies handed down from on high.

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U.S. approves Italy's request to weaponize Reapers

The State Department will let the NATO member outfit its MQ-9 drones with Hellfire missiles.

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The future of ISR is unmanned, whether commanders like it or not

Air Force officials see the U-2 and Global Hawk as complementary, but they’ll soon have to do without one of them.

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Army depot deploys emergency notification system

The Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania has put a four-prong system into use for emergencies.

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Army app grants access to news from DOD research labs

ARDEC’s new mobile application keeps users, including the public, current with research going on throughout the department.

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Air Force readies penultimate GPS IIF satellite for launch

The Space Command announced plans to launch the 11th of 12 total GPS IIF satellites Oct. 30, while it continues to wait for GPS III.

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Raytheon to continue work on Air Force's DCGS

In a new contract worth $393 million, Raytheon will continue work on the Distributed Common Ground System used for analyzing incoming ISR data.